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HANSARDJob CreationCreating high-quality jobs across Wales is a priority for this Labour Government, which is why we are backing major growth sectors across the country. We have delivered £2.5…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDJob CreationThe UK Government growth funding has been transformational across Wales, delivering jobs in local communities across all parts of the country. Last week, we announced £134 million…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDJob CreationUniversities are a core part of our industrial strategy, as countries that lead in research and innovation also lead in growth and investment. Welsh universities play a unique…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDJob CreationThere are absolutely huge benefits right across Wales. Wylfa is expected to support 3,000 jobs across north Wales. This is a generational commitment to the future of clean energy…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDJob CreationAbsolutely. Through collaboration and working together, we are creating tens of thousands of jobs right across Wales. Our Welsh freeports and investment zones have the potential…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDJob CreationI will take no lectures from the Conservatives and the hon. Member when her party presided over completely unprecedented wage stagnation and businesses took blow after blow,…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDJob CreationOur steel strategy will revitalise the UK steel sector, restoring domestic production, 50% of which will come from Wales, and securing supply for key sectors and national…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDJob CreationI am proud that this Government are resetting our relations with European partners to improve our economic and security co-operation following Brexit. The historic first UK-EU…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDJob CreationFar too many young people are not in education, employment or training, which is why we have committed to a youth guarantee to grant young people right across the UK, including…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDRail NetworkThe Prime Ministe has announced a generational funding commitment to Welsh rail and a pipeline of projects worth up to £14 billion. That long-term plan will transform connectivity…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDRail NetworkI thank my hon. Friend for her excellent question. We have agreed a £14 billion long-term plan for Welsh rail, with work starting immediately, spanning 43 projects in every corner…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDDefence SectorWe are delivering the biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the cold war, investing £270 billion over this Parliament. Our £50 million defence growth deal in Wales…22 Apr 2026HANSARDDefence SectorTo be quite frank, the hypocrisy is astounding. It is—22 Apr 2026HANSARDDefence SectorI am incredulous that the hon. Member for Romford (Andrew Rosindell) questions this Government’s commitment, given that the former leader of Reform in Wales, Nathan Gill, is…22 Apr 2026HANSARDDefence SectorI thank my hon. Friend for the important work that her Committee does. Our Wales defence growth deal will drive innovation and create thousands of high-skilled jobs right across…22 Apr 2026HANSARDDefence SectorAgain, the cheek of the Conservatives! They had 14 years in power, and what did they do? They hollowed out our armed forces and defences and failed to develop any proper plan for…22 Apr 2026HANSARDRail Network ImprovementsThe Prime Minister has announced a generational funding commitment to Welsh rail, and a pipeline of projects valued at £14 billion. This long-term plan will transform connectivity…22 Apr 2026HANSARDRail Network ImprovementsI thank my hon. Friend for pointing that out. The UK and Welsh Labour Governments’ £14 billion plan for rail unlocks and delivers the transport network that Wales needs and…22 Apr 2026HANSARDRail Network ImprovementsI do not know if the hon. Member heard my answer just now: I talked about a £14 billion commitment across Wales. I am sure that she does not agree with her party’s plan to rip up…22 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2026I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2026. It is a pleasure to serve under…17 Mar 2026